BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S10955; S10955/A; S10955/B;
Sample Donor Clough, C.T.
Rock name 'Original entry: Chiastolite Schist; Hornfels Or Knotted Schist?'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments See Mem. Sh. 93, p. 107
Locality details Loose about 3 miles SE of Lochan a'Chairn
50k map sheet Alness (93)

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Map reference NH 552 810
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S10955

Cross Polarized, S10955

Plane Polarized, S10955

Plane Polarized, S10955


S10955/A

Cross Polarized, S10955/A

Plane Polarized, S10955/A

Plane Polarized, S10955/A


S10955/B

Cross Polarized, S10955/B

Plane Polarized, S10955/B

Plane Polarized, S10955/B